Overview of HICAC

Who We Are…

Hawaii’s Attorney General has created a statewide Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force with the help of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The Hawaii ICAC Task Force is part of a cooperative nationwide network of ICAC Task Forces that are dedicated to protecting children in the online environment. In order to accomplish this goal, our ICAC Task Force makes Internet education and safety programs and information available for Hawaii’s children, teachers, and parents. If prevention efforts fail, Hawaii’s ICAC Task Force is ready to vigorously investigate and prosecute persons who victimize children through the use of computers and the Internet.

The Cyberspace Environment…

We all know that today’s Internet is a valuable tool that enriches our lives and can provide valuable learning and communication experiences for children. But, it is important to remember that much like any real-world place, Cyberspace contains dangers that must be recognized and respected. We have collected the information contained in the links at the left of this page to help you to recognize the danger spots and activities that exist in Cyberspace. By making yourself familiar with that information, you will be able to take the necessary steps to minimize those dangers.

How You Can Help…

Hawaii’s ICAC Task Force also asks that you use the crime reporting and contact links at the left of this page to let us know about any Internet activity that you consider dangerous to children. Because of our relationship with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the other ICAC Task Forces, we will be able to take the information you provide and address the problem no matter where it originates in the United States.